The baby name Theodorina is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˌθiːəˈdɔːrɪnə/; respelling: thee-ə-DORE-ih-nuh.
Theodorina is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Theodorina is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˌθiːəˈdɔːrɪnə/; respelling: thee-ə-DORE-ih-nuh.
Theodorina is Greek in Origin.
Theodorina is an elaborated feminine form of the Theodor- stem, ultimately from Greek Theodoros (theos "god" + doron "gift"), conveying the meaning "gift of God." The -ina ending is a Romance/Latin affectionate or diminutive suffix, and the name likely arose as an embellished variant of Theodora across Europe while preserving the same theophoric sense.
Documented though rare, Theodorina appears in 18th-19th century parish and convent records in Romance and Slavic-speaking regions, where it was overshadowed by the simpler Theodora/Teodora. Today it remains uncommon but appeals to parents seeking an ornate, vintage choice with flexible nicknames. Variants and related forms include Teodorina (Romance and Slavic), Théodorine/Théodorina (French), Theodorine (English), alongside cognates Theodora/Teodora and Feodora/Fjodora in the East Slavic sphere. Short forms: Thea, Theo, Dora, Dori, Rina, Dina, Nina, and Dorina. In most non-English contexts the h is dropped, yielding Teodorina.
Theodorina is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
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